Manly Sea Eagles coaches Willie Peters and Dan Ferris in fist fight in The Rocks
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Spartan Eagle
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Seriously that is an extremely negative reflection on the club and its management. Bullying in the workplace shouldn't be tolerated .. Just further substantiates the issues that were brought up in the presser about the toxic front office saga. I know the manly board stated that the matter is closed but I'm sure we will hear more from this incident. Wouldn't be surprised if Peter's brings up a claim for unfair dismissal etchttp://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...aff-punchup-on-night-out-20170915-gyijr0.html
An angry Peters snapped after a season in which his relationship deteriorated with Ferris, a former conditioner at Gold Coast Titans, and he was the target of what was seen by others inside the club as pranking that probably went too far.
Peters is believed to have viewed the behaviour somewhat differently. Fairfax Media was told by multiple sources on Friday that Peters had complained of being belittled in front of players, of being taunted about his diminutive stature and of other incidents including a ball being thrown at his head on the training field.
Sources said Peters had also had glue applied to the keyboard of his computer inside the Sea Eagles' office and that pictures of dwarfs were placed in the dressing room in reference to him.
It is understood Peters took the issue to Barrett earlier in the year and the belief at the club was that had been resolved. That was until he lashed out at Ferris just as the remaining members of the coaching staff still at the pub were beginning to leave shortly before 7pm on Wednesday.
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Ferris sounds like another big, dumb bully. Penn just can't seem to get his Staff to work for the good of the Franchise
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
If Ferris is a bully, is he behaving that way because it's ingrained into the culture and he thinks it's ok to do so?http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...aff-punchup-on-night-out-20170915-gyijr0.html
An angry Peters snapped after a season in which his relationship deteriorated with Ferris, a former conditioner at Gold Coast Titans, and he was the target of what was seen by others inside the club as pranking that probably went too far.
Peters is believed to have viewed the behaviour somewhat differently. Fairfax Media was told by multiple sources on Friday that Peters had complained of being belittled in front of players, of being taunted about his diminutive stature and of other incidents including a ball being thrown at his head on the training field.
Sources said Peters had also had glue applied to the keyboard of his computer inside the Sea Eagles' office and that pictures of dwarfs were placed in the dressing room in reference to him.
It is understood Peters took the issue to Barrett earlier in the year and the belief at the club was that had been resolved. That was until he lashed out at Ferris just as the remaining members of the coaching staff still at the pub were beginning to leave shortly before 7pm on Wednesday.
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Ferris sounds like another big, dumb bully. Penn just can't seem to get his Staff to work for the good of the Franchise
And if so, who is leading the bullying charge?
girls that spit should not be tolerated !
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Whoever is in charge of the Football Operations, is responsible for following up on a complaint.
Just a bad look for Manly to have Staff Members continue behave like boofheads after Peters lodged the complaint.
The alcohol obviously allowed the suppressed angst to surface.
Yet another churn of Staff
HappilyManly
Journey Man
If Cartwright does leave for the Riff, will he take Ferris with him 
The Titans connection must be how Manly got Ferris
The Titans connection must be how Manly got Ferris
HappilyManly
Journey Man
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...still-playing-the-victim-20170916-gyiwgs.html
Danny Weidler
6 hrs ago
Why Peters isn't only guilty party at Manly
Manly's Trent Barrett is one of the rising stars of the coaching ranks, but he is risking his reputation if his head of high performance, Dan Ferris, is allowed to continue to operate in the same manner at his club.
In fact, in light of revelations Sea Eagles assistant coach Willie Peters had complained of being bullied before last week's punch-up in The Rocks, it's hard to imagine Ferris won't be required to attend a course to educate him on behaviour in the workplace. But then, rugby league is different to the real world.
You see, Barrett knew about the treatment Peters was copping. And he was there at a meeting mid-year where Peters raised his concerns. At that meeting, Peters made it clear he was fed up with the way he was being treated by some at the club – but it was an informal meeting and no official complaint was made. And nothing much changed. Barrett was also there when Peters lost his cool in an incident that cost his job. As a former halfback, Willie Peters would be lucky to weigh in at 75 kilograms. You can only imagine the anger that built up inside him before lashing out at a man whose business is strength.
But after a day which started at a lunch at The Century at The Star and ended at The Orient Hotel at The Rocks, Peters' fuse was lit when conversation among the coaching staff turned to his toxic relationship with Ferris. According to Sea Eagles sources, the pair were being urged to sort out their differences in a civil way. Ferris said that would never happen and questioned Peters' ability. Peters gave him a gobful – he is believed to have told him to "get f--ked" - before the argument was taken outside.
Peters has snapped once before at Ferris. According to players, he kicked a football at Ferris when he was undermining him at training. What got under Peters' skin? The kind of behaviour you'd expect from someone who might want to be the workplace joker, but who can also come across as a pest.
Ferris superimposed Peters' head on photos of little people and stuck copies around the organisation. He would "trash" his desk. He would leave heaters on in Peters office in summer and shut the door. He would hide his wallet and keys so at the end of the day he couldn't go home. But it was more the jibes in front of players, making fun of his ability and ruining drills, that hurt Peters.
Some may say Peters is too sensitive. The worst knock I've heard on him is he is too nice a guy. And there is no doubt he did the wrong thing at The Orient. But you can feel his anger. Ferris certainly felt his fist, and Peters may be fortunate that the matter has ended there.
Ferris is loved by the players. Peters was his fall guy. And that brings me back to Barrett – a good parent and decent man, who has been a great mate of Peters since their playing days where they teamed up in the halves for the Dragons. It's hard to imagine any of this sits well with him.
Danny Weidler
6 hrs ago
Why Peters isn't only guilty party at Manly
Manly's Trent Barrett is one of the rising stars of the coaching ranks, but he is risking his reputation if his head of high performance, Dan Ferris, is allowed to continue to operate in the same manner at his club.
In fact, in light of revelations Sea Eagles assistant coach Willie Peters had complained of being bullied before last week's punch-up in The Rocks, it's hard to imagine Ferris won't be required to attend a course to educate him on behaviour in the workplace. But then, rugby league is different to the real world.
You see, Barrett knew about the treatment Peters was copping. And he was there at a meeting mid-year where Peters raised his concerns. At that meeting, Peters made it clear he was fed up with the way he was being treated by some at the club – but it was an informal meeting and no official complaint was made. And nothing much changed. Barrett was also there when Peters lost his cool in an incident that cost his job. As a former halfback, Willie Peters would be lucky to weigh in at 75 kilograms. You can only imagine the anger that built up inside him before lashing out at a man whose business is strength.
But after a day which started at a lunch at The Century at The Star and ended at The Orient Hotel at The Rocks, Peters' fuse was lit when conversation among the coaching staff turned to his toxic relationship with Ferris. According to Sea Eagles sources, the pair were being urged to sort out their differences in a civil way. Ferris said that would never happen and questioned Peters' ability. Peters gave him a gobful – he is believed to have told him to "get f--ked" - before the argument was taken outside.
Peters has snapped once before at Ferris. According to players, he kicked a football at Ferris when he was undermining him at training. What got under Peters' skin? The kind of behaviour you'd expect from someone who might want to be the workplace joker, but who can also come across as a pest.
Ferris superimposed Peters' head on photos of little people and stuck copies around the organisation. He would "trash" his desk. He would leave heaters on in Peters office in summer and shut the door. He would hide his wallet and keys so at the end of the day he couldn't go home. But it was more the jibes in front of players, making fun of his ability and ruining drills, that hurt Peters.
Some may say Peters is too sensitive. The worst knock I've heard on him is he is too nice a guy. And there is no doubt he did the wrong thing at The Orient. But you can feel his anger. Ferris certainly felt his fist, and Peters may be fortunate that the matter has ended there.
Ferris is loved by the players. Peters was his fall guy. And that brings me back to Barrett – a good parent and decent man, who has been a great mate of Peters since their playing days where they teamed up in the halves for the Dragons. It's hard to imagine any of this sits well with him.
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
If true, Ferris should hit the terrace and keep walking.
You have to wonder how much the (ease of) availability of assistant coaches 'weighed in' in favour of keeping Ferris, given his more specialised role, rather than the retention of Peters.
You have to wonder how much the (ease of) availability of assistant coaches 'weighed in' in favour of keeping Ferris, given his more specialised role, rather than the retention of Peters.
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It runs in the family
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Imagine at the Cowboys if someone picked on Paul Green because of his small size? Inconceivable.
I couldn't imagine Ferris picking on Paul Green if Green was Manly's head coach.
I couldn't imagine Ferris picking on Paul Green if Green was Manly's head coach.
tookey
First Grader
The name Ferris says it all You can usually determine what a bloke is like by his name
He is not the first Ferris to be caught causing a ruckus at the Orient
What are the odds of a Fulton or Randall taking his place?
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Or 2v
Baz can't demand the respect of his players, if he doesn't demand it of his Staff.
Sad state of affairs for grown men involved in a team environment
Ryan
Journey Man
If Peters is sacked or let go, but Ferris gets to retain his job, I'd say there is a fair case for both unfair dismissal, and discrimination. If Peters is directed properly (legally), he could take the club to the cleaners, and rightly so.
The only fair solution now is that Ferris head back up to The Gold Coast, where he belongs, and the club immediately re-instates Donny Singe, who pretty well elaborated to me he'd do the job.
If you're a wise man, you then get a Manly guy in to replace Cartwright and Peters, to support Baz (but not one with a Fulton surname).
The only fair solution now is that Ferris head back up to The Gold Coast, where he belongs, and the club immediately re-instates Donny Singe, who pretty well elaborated to me he'd do the job.
If you're a wise man, you then get a Manly guy in to replace Cartwright and Peters, to support Baz (but not one with a Fulton surname).
Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Even better example. Why didn't I think of Tooves?Or 2v
Baz can't demand the respect of his players, if he doesn't demand it of his Staff.
Sad state of affairs for grown men involved in a team environment
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